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K260 PGJ

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,721 mi
Last recorded104,721 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK260 PGJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 104,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine noise

low reading offside handbrake

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

nearside sill damage

offside front tyre limit inner edge

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 18 Oct 2011 103,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine very noisey

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

rear diff oil leak

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

slight play in rack

Fail 18 Oct 2011 103,472 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine very noisey

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

rear diff oil leak

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

slight play in rack

Pass 11 Nov 2010 100,038 miles

diff oil leak

headlamps damp

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

offside rear metal brake pipe surface rust

service indicator on

Fail 11 Nov 2010 100,068 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

diff oil leak

headlamps damp

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

offside rear metal brake pipe surface rust

service indicator on

Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,415 miles

axle oil leak

nearside rear check strap stiff

service indicator on

slight play rack

surface rust rear metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Nov 2008 93,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damp offside headlamp

oil leak diff

service indicator on

slight play rack

Pass 5 Nov 2008 93,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

damp offside headlamp

oil leak diff

service indicator on

slight play rack

Pass 31 Oct 2007 90,022 miles

inspection warning on

rear axle oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2007 90,022 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake needs adjustment

inspection warning on

rear axle oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 86,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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K260 PGJ is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K260 PGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K260 PGJ registered?

K260 PGJ is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K260 PGJ safe to buy?

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